I LOVE LOVE LOVE the idea of nothing but paths & raised beds, no mowing. Put me down for some shrubs too, a solid hedge around the outline of the property, mixed Lantanas, Gardenias, Camellias, a couple Azaleas. The only grass I'd keep would be a little piece out front surrounding a REALLY old crape myrtle. It sends up suckers like crazy and drops seeds, can't garden any closer to it than I'm already trying.